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NY PSC Extension: Brokers Buy Time
August 31, 2023 is NOT the deadline in New York for brokers and consultants to register with the Public Service Commission (PSC), pay a registration fee, post financial collateral, and disclose compensation. Read more
Wall Street Wavers
Stock indices had mixed results when the latest Producer Price Index report dropped. Read more
Houston Exceptionally Hot
Even by Texas standards, 2023 has been one of the hottest years on record for Houston, with 19 days where highs have reached 100 degrees or higher. Read more
Inflation Edges Up
The July Consumer Price Index report showed a modest 0.2% inflation increase compared to June. Read more
Services Sector Slows
The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) purchasing manager’s index (PMI) for the services sector dropped in July to 52.7 from 53.9 in June. Read more
Nuke Rebirth: Contain Your Excitement
The first nuclear reactor built from scratch in the U.S. in decades is now in commercial operation. Georgia Power’s Vogtle Plant Unit Three has full capacity of 1,100 megawatts and should operate for more than fifty years. Read more
Fitch Downgrades U.S. Credit Rating
Fitch Ratings had downgraded the U.S. economy to AA+ from the top rating of AAA. It is only the second downgrade in U.S. history. Read more
Economy: Gloom vs Boom
If you’re having difficulty determining whether the economy is poised for growth or recession, you are not alone. Sentiment is bouncing back and forth, depending on the latest indicator. Read more
NPS Best Since 2017
ENGIE Resources regularly measures both our customer satisfaction rating and our net promoter score (NPS). We recently sent surveys to more than 20,000 customers and the results are positive. Read more
GDP: Economic Growth Accelerates
The U.S. economy grew at a 2.4% rate in the second quarter, according to the Commerce Department. The measure beat most forecasts and is an increase from 2.0% in the first quarter. Read more